The Library of a Greek Bibliophile: Travel books, Aldines and an important Qur’an

The Library of a Greek Bibliophile: Travel books, Aldines and an important Qur’an

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Linton. The scenery of Greece and its islands, [?1869]. 4to. original cloth

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July 28, 10:56 AM GMT

Estimate

300 - 500 GBP

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LINTON, WILLIAM


The scenery of Greece and its islands. London and New York: Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, no date [?1869]


Small 4to (275 x 200mm.), title printed in red and black, 50 engraved plates, 8pp. adverts at end, original decorative cloth gilt, gilt edges, first plate spotted, neatly recased


According to Blackmer this edition does not call for a map, though included in the plate list.


LITERATURE:

cf. Blackmer 1020